Allister
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Allister
Allister is an irish boy's name meaning "Defender of man; the protector and helper of mankind".
Parents who choose Allister pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Defender of man; the protector and helper of mankind". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Defender of man; the protector and helper of mankind
Popularity
Quick answers about Allister
What does Allister mean?
Allister is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Defender of man; the protector and helper of mankind".
Is Allister a rare name?
Yes. Allister does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Allister
Allister means "Defender of man; the protector and helper of mankind" — these names share that spirit.
Questions parents ask about Allister
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